1. travel
2. tourist destinations
3. canada

The "TENTH MEETING" (Regular) of the Committee of the Whole was held at the
Municipal Offices, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne on Monday, March 23, 2015
commencing at approximately 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
Mayor John Maloney presided with the following members in attendance:
COUNCILLORS:
A. Desmarais
F. Danch
R. Bodner
J. Mayne
Y. Dou cet
B. Kenny
B. Butters
Absent: D. Elliott (due to a personal matter)
STAFF:
D. Aquilina, Director of Planning & Development
J. Bowman , Recreational Programmer/Volunteer Coordin ator (for a portion of the
meeting)
T. Cartwright, Fire Chief
A. Grigg , City Clerk
H. Hakim, Manager of Community Services
R. Hanson, Director of Engineering & Operations
R. Heil, Chief Administrative Officer
L. Nelson, Administrative Assistant to Director of Community & Corporate Services
P. Peyton , Public Works Superintendent
P. Senese, Director of Community & Corporate Services
D. D'lnnocenzo, Recording Clerk
Also in attendance were interested citizens, members of the news media and
Cogeco TV.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER - MAYOR JOHN MALONEY
1.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
Joel Longfellow sang 0 Canada.
2.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDENDUM ITEMS
Nil.
3.
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA
Moved by Councillor J. Mayne
Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny
That th e agenda dated March 23, 20 15 be confirmed as ci rculated.
CARRIED .
4.
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Nil.
5.
DETERMINATION
DISCUSSION
OF
COMMITTEE
ITEMS
REQUIRING
The following items were identified for separate discussion :
Items 2, 6, 19.
SEPARATE
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APPROVAL OF
DISCUSSION
COMMITTEE
ITEMS
NOT
REQUIRING
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SEPARATE
Moved by Councillor A. Desmarais
Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny
That Items 1 to 21 on the regular agenda be approved , with the exception of items
that have been deferred , deleted or listed for separate discussion, and the
recommendation contained therein adopted.
ITEMS:
1.
Department of Community & Corporate Services, Corporate Services
Division, Report No. 2015-57, Subject: Statement of Remuneration and
Expenses - 2014
Committee of the Whole recommends:
The Council receives the Report on Remuneration and Expenses
for 2014 for information purposes as per Section 284 of the
Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
3.
Department of Engineering & Operations, Engineering Division,
Report No. 2015-44, Subject: Engineering and Operations, Parks
Division: Grass Cutting Tender 2015-09
Committee of the Whole recommends:
4.
A.
That the Council of the City of Port Colborne award Contract
2015-09, the supply of Parks Grass Cutting Services to Snips
Landscaping , for the total annual quoted prices, per cut of,
$5,429.39 in 2015 and $5,537.98 in 2016, (plus any applicable
taxes). All pending final budget approvals by Council for each
of those years. Any additional cuts that may be required over
and above the minimum ten cuts will be at the quoted rate per
cut.
B.
That funding for the work be finan ced under Account 0-65080820-3328, the annual Parks Maintenance budget.
C.
That a contract by-law, whereby the City enters into a Contract
Agreement with the Contractor be prepared.
Department of Engineering & Operations, Engineering Division,
Report No. 2015-45, Subject: Application for Bulk Water Haulage
Agreement John-Boys Water Haulage
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the Council of the City of Port Colborne authorizes entering
into a Bulk Water Sales Agreement with:
John Tot O/A John-Boys Water Haulage
11455 Morgan's Point Road
Port Colborne, Ontario. L3K 5V4, and further
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the agreement.
5.
Department of Engineering & Operations, Engineering Division,
Report No. 2015-50, Subject: Helen Street Road Allowance Closure
and Fencing Westside Arena Property Sale
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Page 3 of 9
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That staff be directed to initiate a tendering process for the
installation of Perimeter Fencing of the Parks Compound, following
discussions with the new owner of the West Side Aren a property.
That all required signage and public postings be initiated currently
and that a further report be made back to Council, once final pricing
has been established , with recommendations on funding those
works.
7.
Department of Engineering and Operations, Operations Division,
Report No. 2015-52, Subject: Sherkston Community Centre Annual
Drinking Water Quality Report
Committee of the Whole recommends:
Th at Council accept Report 2015-52, Sherkston Community Centre
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report, prepared in accordance with
Ontario Regulation 170103, for information .
8.
Department of Engineering & Operations, Operations Division, Report
No. 2015-53, Subject: Port Colborne Distribution System Annual
Summary Report
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That Council accepts Report 2015-53, Port Colborne Distribution
System Annua l Summary Report, prepared in accordance with
Ontario Regulation 170103 for information.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
9.
Stephen Covey, President, Operation Lifesaver Re Request for
Proclamation of Public - Rail Safety Week, April 27 - May 3, 2015
Committee of the Whole recommends:
Th at the week of April 27th to May 3rd , 2015 be proclaimed as
"Public - Rail Safety Week" in the City of Port Colborn e in
accordance with the request received from Stephen Covey,
President, Operation Lifesaver.
10.
Barbara Hall, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights
Commission, Re Applying a Human Rights lens in zoning, licensing
and municipal decision-making (to ensure municipal processes and
decisions respect the human rights in all communities)
Committee of the Whole recommend s:
That the correspo ndence received from Barbara Hall, Chief
Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission, Re Applying a
human rights lens in zoning, licensing and municipal decisionmaking , be received for information.
11.
Region of Niagara Re Adoption of the 2015 Levy Operating Budget and
By-law
Committee of the Whole recommends:
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That the correspondence received from the Region of Niagara Re
Adoption of the 2015 Levy Operating Budget and By-law, be
received for information.
12.
Memorandum from Thomas B. Cartwright, City Fire Chief, Fire &
Emergency Services, Re Open Burning By-law
Committee of the Whole recommends :
That the memorandum received from Thomas B. Cartwright, City
Fire Chief, Fire & Emergency Services, Re Open Burning By-law,
be received for information.
13.
Memorandum from Ashley Grigg, City Clerk, Re Appointment of a
Deputy Clerk for Operational Purposes
Committee of the Whole recommends :
That the memorandum received from Ashley Grigg, City Clerk, Re
Appointment of a Deputy Clerk for Operational Purposes, be
received for information.
That a by-law to appoint a Deputy Clerk for operational purposes,
be listed on the March 23, 2015 Council agenda for approval.
14.
Chris Pickering, Technical Director, Niagara Falls Barrelman,
Multisport Canada Re the Niagara Falls Barrelman Triathlon, Sunday
September 20, 2015 Request for a Statement of No Objection to the
Temporary Road Closure of Hwy 58A from Canal Bank Road to Hwy
140
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the Council of The Corporation of the City of Port Colborne
does not object to the temporary road closure of Hwy 58A from
Canal Bank Road to Hwy 140 for purposes of the Niagara Falls
Barrelman Triathlon on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m., as outlined in the correspondence received from
Chris Pickering, Technical Director, Niagara Falls Barrelman,
Multisport Canada, subject to signage being in accordance with the
standards of the Ministry of Transportation.
Outside Resolutions - Requests for Endorsement
15.
City of Thorold Re Changes to School Closures Accommodation
Review Process - Request for Support (Regarding correspondence
authored by the Region of Niagara to the Ministry of Education)
Committee of the Whole recommends :
That the resolution received from the City of Thorold requesting
support regarding Changes to the School Closures Accommodation
Review Process as authored by the Region of Niagara to th e
Ministry of Education, be received for information .
16.
City of St. Catharines Re Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program
(Letter to Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing)
Committee of the Whole recommends :
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That the resolution received from the City of St. Catharines Re
Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program, be received for
information.
17.
Town of Pelham
Regarding correspondence received from the
Niagara Central Airport Commission regard ing the renaming of the
Niagara Central Airport to the "Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling
Airport" (request for endorsement)
Committee of the Whole recommends:
Th at th e resolution received from the Town of Pelham Regarding
correspondence received from the Niagara Central Airport
Commission regarding the renaming of the Niagara Central Airport
to the "Niagara Central Dorothy Run geling Ai rport", be received for
information .
18.
Town of Aurora Re Bill 52, the Protection of Public Participation Act Request for Endorsement
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the resolution received from the Town of Aurora Re Bill 52, th e
Protection of Public Participation Act - Request for Endorsement,
be received for information.
Responses to Resolutions of the City of Port Col borne
20.
Town of West Lincoln Re City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding
Property Tax Relief for Seniors
Committee of the Whole recommends:
Th at the co rrespondence from the Town of West Lincoln receiving
the City of Port Colborne's Resolution regarding Property Tax Relief
for Seniors, be received for information.
21.
Natalia Romas, Policy & Government Relations - Regarding
Correspondence from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Canada Post's Five Point Action Plan
Committee of the Whole recommends:
That the correspondence received from the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities regarding the City of Port Colborne's resolution
concernin g Canada Post, be received for informati on.
CARRIED.
7.
PRESENTATIONS
(a)
Ben McDermott, Centre Manager, Port Colborne YMCA, Terry Suess,
Volunteer Board of Directors, Re Port Colborne YMCA Year 2 Fin al
Report, September 2013 to Augu st 2014, Capital Report and Year 3
Budget
Terry Suess, Volunteer Board of Directors, and Ben McDermott, Centre
Manager, YMCA, were in attendance and provided a PowerPoint
presentation outlining the YMCA Year Two Final Report and Year Three
Plan and Capital Report. Mr. McDermott advised that the Yea r 2 results
show the total revenue and expenses being close to plan with an on-roll
membership average of 2,530, exceeding th e Year 2 Plan. A copy of the
presentation is attached.
Minutes, Tenth Meeting (Regular) of Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2015
Page 6 of 9
Moved by Councillor Y. Doucet
Seconded by Councillor F. Danch
That the YMCA Year 2 Final Report and Year 3 Plan and Capital
Report, be received.
CARRIED.
8.
DELEGATIONS
(a)
Liz Palmieri, Executive Director, Niagara Community Foundation, Re
overview of the Niagara Community Foundation, the process with
donors and charities across Niagara, and information on grants to
local charities
Liz Palmieri, Executive Director, Niagara Community Foundation, was in
attendance and provided an overview of the activities of the Niagara
Community Foundation (the Foundation) and the impact it has had on the
community. Ms. Palmieri distributed a copy of the Foundation's 2013
Annual Report. Ms. Palmieri invited Members of Council to be added to the
Foundation's e-mail and regular mailing lists and to inform potential donors
of the work of the Foundation. Ms. Palmieri advised that the Foundation wil l
be celebrating its 15th anniversary with a reception at the Roselawn Centre
for the Arts on April 21 , 2015. A copy of the presentation and 201 3 Annual
Report is attached .
(b)
Alastair Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Niagara,
Re the formation of a Port Colborne Habitat for Humanity Steering
Committee
Alastair Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity Niagara, was
in attendance and provided a PowerPoint and video presentation regarding
programs offered by Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Davis advised that
volunteers will begin renovating a home located at 320 Bell Street, which
was recently donated to Habitat for Humanity by a resident. Mr. Davis
informed that he is working to establish a Port Colborne Habitat Steering
Committee to assist with fundraising and volunteer coordination. Mr. Davis
advised that Habitat for Humanity will be holding a fundraising event at
Bethel Community Church on April 29, 2015. A copy of the presentation is
attached.
(c)
Gary Bellhouse and Larry Boggio, Ride Organizers, Big Brothers and
Big Sisters Bike Ride, Sunday June 14, 2015 at the Long Beach Lions
Club, Wainfleet
Gary Bellhouse and Larry Boggio, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bike Ride
Organizers, were in attendance and provided an overview of the Bike Ride
to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara , whi ch is scheduled to
take place on June 14, 2015. Mr. Bellhouse distributed a promotional flyer
and provided an overview of the ride . Mr. Boggio advi sed that organizers
are hoping for a minimum of 100 riders, of which 50 have already registered .
Mr. Boggio informed that the Ride is hoped to become an annual Big
Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara event, with a fundraising goal of
$10,000 to $15,000 for this year. A copy of the flyer is attached.
Moved by Councillor Y. Doucet
Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais
That the charity appeals of Niagara Community Foundation , Habitat for
Humanity Niagara, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of South Niagara, be
received and supported as charities in the City of Port Colborne.
CARRIED.
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Maloney advised that the annual Port Colborne Top Hat Ceremony is
scheduled to take place on April 2, 2015.
Mayor Maloney informed that the annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April
4, 2015 at the Roselawn Centre for the Arts, with registration beginning at 8:30
a.m.
Mayor Maloney informed that a rally to bring GO Transit to the Region of Niagara
took place in Niagara Falls on March 13, 2015.
10.
REGIONAL COUNCILLOR'S REPORT
Regional Councillor Barrick was in attendance and advised that the Niagara
Regional Police Services Board recently supported his resolution to keep the Port
Colborne District 6 Police Detachment open The Regional Councillor advised that,
as a result, the detachment will remain open until at least 2019. The Regional
Councillor read the motion aloud, as follows:
That the Niagara Regional Police Services Board commit to keeping the
Port Colborne Detachment, District 6, open and fully functional for, at a
minimum , the remainder of this Board term (2019);
And, that no further consideration/resources, by this Board , be given to any
discussion/report/study on any matter that would result in the closure of
District 6 until , at minimum, 2019;
And, that this resolution be circulated to the media, Niagara Regional Police
Association, Niagara Region and City of Port Colborne.
Regional Councillor Barrick advised that the Region of Niagara is embarking on a
Value for Money Audit to ensure that taxpayers are getting value for their tax
dollars.
Regional Councillor Barrick informed that the Region recently approved its 2015
budget, and preparations for the 2016 budg et process began on March 1, 2015,
and will include a review of the budget planning process and public consultation .
Regional Councillor Barrick advised that nominations are open for the T. Roy
Adams Humanitarian of the Year Award until March 31, 2015 and the
Environmental Awards until April 8, 2015.
11.
COUNCILLOR'S ITEMS/NEW BUSINESS
(a)
Sale of Rain Barrels (Mayne)
Councillor Mayne requested staff investigate the possibility of rain barrels
being made available for residents to purchase from the City, in cooperation
with the Region of Niagara.
Staff Direction:
That staff be directed to review and report back reg arding the City offering
rain barrels for sale to the public, in cooperation with the Region of Niagara.
(b)
Refuse Clean-up Required due to Melting Snow (Mayne)
Councillor Mayne noted that refuse and dog feces have been left behind as
a result of th e melting snow. Councillor Mayne advised that the City's Bylaw Enforcement and Engineering and Operations staff are responding and
will have it cleaned up.
(c)
Unleashed Dogs (Mayne)
Councillor Mayne advised th at he has observed unleashed dogs in the City
and enquired about applicable rules. The Director of Planning and
Development advised that the City's by-law concerning the regulation of
Minutes, Tenth Meeting (Regular) of Committee of the Whole, March 23 , 2015
Page 8 of 9
dogs is enforced by the Welland and District Humane Society in consultation
with the By-law Enforcement Division . The Director advised that the
Humane Society will investigate a complaint if the owner of the dog is
known.
12.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
(a)
(b)
Minutes of the Seventh Meeting (Special) of Committee of the Whole,
March 6, 2015
Minutes of the Eighth Meeting (Regular) of Committee of the Whole,
March 9, 2015
Moved by Councillor B. Butters
Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny
(a)
That the Minutes of the Seventh Meeting (Special) of Committee of the
Whole, March 6, 2015 be adopted as circulated;
(b)
That the Minutes of the Eighth Meeting (Regular) of Committee of the
Whole, March 9, 2015 be adopted as circulated .
CARRIED.
13.
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
2.
Department of Engineering & Operations, Engineering Division,
Report No. 2015-43, Subject: Engineering and Operations, Roadside
Grass Cutting, Tender 2015-04
Moved by Councillor Y. Doucet
Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais
A.
That the Council of the City of Port Colborne award Contract
2015-04, the supply of Roadside Grass Cutting Services to the
Greenfield Group, for the total annual quoted price of
$41,388.08 in 2015 and that the Contract contin ue in 2016,
2017 and 2018 with annual increases of 5% over each
previous years rate , (plus any applicable taxes), all pending
final budget approvals by Council for each of those
subsequent years.
B.
That funding for the work be financed under Account 0-50073410-3328, the annual Operations maintenance budget for
Roadside Mowing.
C.
That a contract by-law, where by the City enters into a
Contract Agreement with the Contractor be prepared.
CARRIED.
6.
Department of Engineering & Operations, Operations Division, Report
No. 2015-51, Subject: Supply and Delivery of New Vehicles for the City
Fleet in 2015
Moved by Councillor J. Mayne
Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny
a.
That the Council of the City of Port Colborne accept the lowest
pricing from each of the listed suppliers, all as detailed
previously within this report.
b.
That funding for these purchases be financed under GL
Accounts 3-550-33150-3401; 3-595-33103-3401 & 3-59033102-3401 , Public Works, Water and Sewer, Equipment
Reserve Funds.
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That the Director of Engineering and Operations be authorized
to issue a purchase order for the purchase of these vehicles
from the appropriate vender at the pricing detailed.
Moved in deferral by Councillor J . Mayne
Seconded by Councillor B. Kenny
That consideration of Engineering & Operations, Operations
Division, Report No. 2015-51, Subject: Supply and Delivery of New
Vehicles for the City Fleet in 2015, be deferred to the April 13, 2015
meeting.
CARRIED.
19.
Town of Fort Erie Re Canadian Motor Speedway Project
Moved by Councillor R. Bodner
Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais
That the resolution received from the Town of Fort Erie Re
Canadian Motor Speedway Project, be received for information.
Moved in Amendment by Councillor R. Bodner
Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais
That the main motion be amended by adding thereto the following:
That the Mayor and Regional Councillor of the City of Port Colborne
support the Town of Fort Erie's resolution at Regiona l Council; and
That the City approach the Town of Fort Erie regarding further
assistance the City can provide to advance the favourable
cons ideration of this resolution at the region al, provincial and
federal levels of government.
CARRIED.
The vote was then called on the main motion, as amended, as follows:
That the resolution received from the Town of Fort Erie regarding
the Canadian Motor Speedway, be received;
That the Mayor and Regional Councillor of the City of Port Col borne
support the Town of Fort Erie's resolution at Regional Council; and
That the City approach the Town of Fort Erie regarding further
assistance the City can provide to advance the favourable
consideration of this resolution at the regional , provincial and
federal levels of government.
CARRIED.
14.
NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil.
15.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Moved by Councillor B. Kenny
Seconded by Councillor A. Desmarais
That there being no further business, the Committee of the Whole meeting be
adjourned at approximately 8: 19 p.m.
CARRIED.
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"Aqua/it classes and Gentle Fit classes are always fun."
"The benefits are endless... you are able ta meet new
people and they become '1amily"; reacquaint with old '
friends with a common goal of building a stronger,
healthier body. I have witnessed broken bodies
become strong, healthy bodies with a little hard work
and encouragement from the staff."
"Thank you"
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Port Colborne Resident & Proud YMCA Member
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The City of Port Colborne and the YMCA of Niagara struck a multi-year
operational agreement in June 2012 for the YMCA to provide service
within the Vale Health & Wellness Centre.
This unique partnership enabled the City to leverage YMCA expertise in
serving the needs of citizens, based on 155 years of charitable service in
Niagara.
The partnership has allowed the YMCA to fulfill its mission of providing
quality community services that are open to all through a successful,
collaborative partnership with the City of Port Colborne.
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Building leaders
• Volunteers close to doubled, totaling 78 people contributing 1,077
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• Youth Drop-In and Friday Night Dances res ulted in 1,067 visits by youth
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• YMCA Youth Leader Corp develops leadership skills
• Children enjoyed 1,300 camper days at YMCA Summer & Holiday Day
Camps
• Thousands more were involved in branch activities t hrough Open Swim,
Family Swim, Day Passes, YMCA Youth Action Drop-In, Youth Dances,
YMCA Birthday Parties, the Ontario Early Years Centre, Babysitting and
more.
• Working with community agencies to extend our reach including Niagara
School Boards' Swim to Survive program, Ontario Early Years Centre for
young children and their caregivers, Special Olympics Aquatics,
Community Living Port Colborne, and Port Cares, t o name a few.
The YMCA is a place of inclusiveness; open to all regardless of
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YMCA Financial Assistance is offe red to individuals and fami lies
unable to afford to participate due to their financial circumstance.
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Assistance is offered in a confidential manner based on individual
circumstances. At the end of August, 19% of YMCA Members were
financially assisted by the YMCA.
• The YMCA is meeting or exceeding its promise to service the
community with a large volume of community access by both YMCA
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illustrate the intangible benefits of involvement in the Port Col borne
YMCA.
Involvement in recreation and leisure helps in leading a hea lthier life; in
mind, body and spirit. Every day our impact in felt when an individual
makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a
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Membership numbers are solid; On-Roll average is 2,530 which is
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Key Assumptions for Year 3 Plan include:
Membership on-roll at 2,402 on Average
Membership on-roll at 2,709 at Peak
Members linked as a Family at 64%
Financial Assistance at 19%
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Child/Youth Membership Mix at 50%
Total Net Profit budgeted of $16,857
(Actual Net Profit to reduce the Operating Service Fund in 2016}
Deferred Capital Depreciation at $171,464
Total Programs Per Week on average 252
Total Program Hours Per Week on average 299
Aquatlc.s Programs
Preschool Swim Lessons
Open Swim
Children Swim Lessons
Family Swim
Adult Le ssons
Lane Swim
Aquatic Certification
Aqua tic Fitness
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Group Fitness Classes (Step, Gentle Flt, On the Ball, Zumba", Body Sculpt)
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Preschool Programs
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Child Mlndlns (babyslttlns for parents act ive In t he YMCA, at a fee for service )
Family Gym
Yout h Proerams
Youth Pro1rams (Games Galore, Get Connect ed, Saturday Mornlnc Club)
Individual Youth Fitness Orlentotlon
Leader Corps
Youth Recreationa l Sports
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Deferred Capital Depreciation Schedule provides a five yea r estimate
regarding capital costs
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equipment totaling $1.lM, interest and ongoing annual operating
capital
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Continued growth in leadership development and vo lunteers
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Continued support through financial assistance to access programs
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Continued community access to YMCA Day Camp
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Continued program growth and development of new programs
including YMCA Health Management programs - Fitness for Breath
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•Birthday Parties offering skate and swim activities
• Special Events participation
•Port Colborne Canal Days, Sportsfest, National Child Day
•YMCA Cycle for Kids, Healthy Kids Day
•Initial integration of City services like water polo and bridging aquatics
participants
•Community sports faci litated, which include Port Colborne Youth
Basketball, Piranhas summer swim team program and off-season Swim
Stroke Improvement.
•Pay As You Play (PAYP) programs such as Pickle Ball
• Vale Health & Wellness Centre has increased overall community interest
and participation in other com plimentary areas that enhance community
life especially in the area of arts & culture
•Seasonal Yoga and Zumba at Sugarloaf Marina
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Delegation - Liz Palmieri, Executive Director, Niagara Community Foundation,
March 23, 2015 Committee of the Whole Meeting
Mayor Maloney, members of council and city staff. It gives me great pleasure to
come here tonight to give you an update on the activities of the Niagara
Community Foundation, the impact of the Port Col borne Community Fund and to
let members of council know more about our work both in Port Colborne and
across the region .
Before I start my formal remarks, I want to acknowledge our volunteers with the
Port Colborne Fund Advisory Committee - Gary Talosi, Claudia Brema, Darlene
Tuck, Chris Wilson, Rob Stevens and Rosanne Marsh. Council member Dave
Elliott recently joined the committee, succeeding Councillor Angie Desmarais.
Thank you all for your commitment to the Fund and the Foundation.
The community foundation was established in the year 2000 to link a donor' s
legacy to their community forever. We were the millennium project for the
Region of Niagara .
Our work involves meeting with donors who are interested in creating
endowment funds, where, in most cases, the capital is held in perpetuity. A
portion of the earnings of each fund are granted to charities, as directed by the
donor, on an annual basis.
Donors have set up funds to support particular charities .. . to support particular
fields, such as the environment or children and youth ... to support region-wide
initiatives or to support a particular community.
Through their endowments, donors are now supporting charities such as : DSBN' s
Steele Street School, Community Animal Allies of Niagara, based here in Port
Colborne, St. Therese of Liseau x Church .
I don't know if many of you remember Carol Leppert, who was a music teacher at
Steele Street School. Upon her death a gift was made to the Education
Foundation who in term used this bequest to open two funds, one to support
Steele Street School and one to support Winger School in Wainfleet. The annual
grant from this fund , which last year was over $7,700, was used to enable every
child in the school to attend a performing arts presentation and to help one child
with music lessons. Any funds left over are used to support the music program
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at the school. What a wonderful legacy to Carol's contribution to children in the
community.
We have a group of donors who have created funds to support environmental
projects across Niagara. One such fund is the Samuel L. Rudolph Memorial Fund
which was created by his son Mark. One project supported was to support the
construction of a boardwalk to protect the dunes at the Morgan's Point
Conservation Area . A number of years ago we produced a video about the
Foundation and interviewed Mark standing on the board walk. What wasn't
visible was that the video was shot when there were lots of mosquitoes. You
wouldn't know it given Mark's composure. He said that while his fund is small,
it's the impact of his fund in combination with others that will have a much larger
impact on environmental projects in Niagara.
Recognizing that Niagara is made up of a number of municipalities, donors have
also created local community funds as a way to provide annua l assistance to
charities that provide programs and services to their hometown. In 2007 funds
from Port Colborne Hydro were donated to the Foundation to create the Port
Colborne Community Fund. We use the earnings from this fund to support
charities in the community who apply for grants from our various programs. This
$50,000 gift laid the groundwork to start to encourage other donors to open
funds . As of this past December, I'm pleased to announce that we have received
more than $813,000 to create an additional 12 funds either from Port Colborne
donors or benefitting Port Colborne chariti es. If you go to pg. 21 of our annual
report you ' ll see a partial listing of those funds . The se donors are supporting a
variety of organizations as w ell as our community grants programs with these
funds .
In 2011 I made a similar prese ntation when th e last council was elected . In
looking through my notes I had stated then that we had recently celebrated our
10th anniversary year having raised in excess of $16 million held in more than 160
diffe re nt endowment funds. Well, in April of this year the Foundation will be
celebrating our 15th anniversary, having raised in excess of $27 million held in
209 funds. In 2001 we awarded our first grants totaling $6,500. Last year we
awarded $1.11 million in grants to charities in all sectors and all communities.
What is important for you to understand is that for most of our funds, the capital
is never spent - it is held forever - and just a portion of the earnings are
disbursed annually. However, our work is transforming, beca use w e now have
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some donors who say holding the capital in perpetuity is too long and are paying
out both earnings and capital either over a specific period of time or in a specific
dollar amount.
As you know our volunteers organized the weekly 50/50 draw at the Port
Colborne Downtown Cruiser Nights held every Thursday last year as well as the
50/50 draw at the Canal Days Car Show Day. Raising $7,500 they allocated a
portion of these funds to support the Prokids Program administered by the
YMCA. With this program, children from Port Colborne facing financial
challenges are able to take part in sports, recreation or cultural activities in Port.
They also wanted to acknowledge the support from the organizers of the cruiser
night and setup the Port Colborne Downtown Cruiser Fund as one of the family
of funds within the Port Colborne Fund.
I'd like to spend a few minutes letting you know more about our granting
programs.
Th e foundation has three granting programs that are open to registered charities
and municipalities. You can visit our website to see deadlines and other criteria.
Our Environmental Grants Program is available for community-based projects
which protect and/or restore shorelines, or which will improve water quality.
We have provided support to neighbourhood associations working with their
local municipality on projects. I spoke earlier about how Morgan's Point
Conservation Area has benefitted from this granting program .
Our Children's Summer Camp Fund Grants are available for two types of groups.
Those who provide a summer camping experience can apply for bursaries for
children in financial need. These bursaries are used to offset the camp
registration fees . We also provide grants to organizations working with specia l
needs children - helping to cover the costs of a caregiver to attend camp with
these children. Annually the YMCA of Niagara and Community Living Port
Colborne Wainfleet have both benefitted from this program .
Our genera l Community Grants program is a semi-annual program and is
available to registered charities and community groups working with their
municipality. Local groups receiving support over the past few years include Le
Centre Polyvalent des Aines Francophone , Port CARES, Community Living Port
Colborne Wainfleet, and the Port Colborne Hospital Foundation. Le Centre
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used their grant to create a video-lending library and screening series for the
Francophone community. One of the grants to Port Cares was towards
equipment for the kitchen in the new Reach Out Centre.
We also have a $500 mini grant program with 4 deadlines throughout the year.
These grants are great because we have a 45-day turnaround time between
receipt of the application and the decision by our board. This is a great program
and it is truly amazing the impact that even just $500 can have on an
organization . In 2013 Community Living used their $500 grant to assist with the
funding of Attachment and Trauma Training to 8 of the parents and caregivers
whose clients they support.
Again, for all of these programs, we are able to support registered charities as
well as community groups and committees working in partnership with local
municipalities.
Beyond endowment building and grant making we are also involved in
community leadership initiatives. We received the contract from the Region to
be the convener for the Niagara Prosperity Initiative. We have supported
Leadership Niagara since its inception as well as the Living in Niagara Report
produced every four years by Niagara Connects.
The Foundation underwent a major strategic planning process last year.
Going forward we are looking at ways in which we can increase our investments
in Niagara whereby we can use not only our earnings but our capital for longterm financing of infrastructure projects undertaken by the charitable sector.
This could include financing affordable housing projects.
We are also looking at creating a Centre of Excellence in Non Profit Governance
and Philanthropy. In order to deliver meaningful and relevant programs and
services, charities need to have effective governance and efficient operations.
Through this centre our goal is to provide tools and resources to the sector to
accomplish this.
In closing, we want to make 3 requests to you:
1. May we put you on our grant notification email list to let you know of
upcoming deadlines for our granting programs? You in turn can share this
with charities in your community looking to access grants
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2. May we add you to our regular mailing list so that you can receive a hard
copy of our annual report, a copy of which I' m giving to you tonight?
3. If you see an opportunity in your work as a member of council wh ere one
of your residents talks to you about what kind of legacy they can leave to
their community, would you let them know about the work of the
foundation and how we help donors do just that?
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share the Niagara Community
Foundation story with you . I hope that you've found it interesting and that
you'll be able to say yes to each of our three requests .
Alastair Davis - CEO
Presentation : City of Port Colborne
March 23, 2015
Poverty in Niagara
• 14% Niagara residents live in poverty
• 1 in 6 children in Niagara live in poverty
• 1 in every 5 rental households pays
more than 50o/o of their income on
shelter costs
• Over 6,000 households on the waiting
list for affordable housing
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Habitat
for Humanity
Niagara
WORKS INALMOST100
COUNTRIES AROUND THE
Our Formula
=A New Beginning
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Capacity Building Impact
• 7 homes in 2015 in Niagara
• Global - we sponsor 8 builds in Haiti for
every home completed in Niagara
7 x 8 = 56 families
• 63 families will be served in 2015.
Home Donated
320 Bell St, Port Co/borne
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2015 Home
Renovation Project
• Donated in Memory of John & Zuzanna
Miklosik
• Upgrade home to 2015 standards
• Replace electrical, heating, plumbing,
kitchen, lighting, bathroom, windows,
drywall, veranda and roof
• Preserve I refurbish interior doors,
flooring, staircase and the garage
Habitat Steering
Committee
Chair and Leaders:
• Fundraise
• Gift in Kind
• Family
• Volunteers Coordination
• Communications/Events
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Reno Project Plan
• Mobilize Community support
and volunteers
• Steering Committee
• Support of City
• Select family
• Renovation begins September 2015
• Home dedication - 1st quarter 2016
Renovation Funding
• Cash cost for products and
services to renovate the home
= $65,000
• Steering Committee assists in
raising funds and acquiring Gift in
Kind donations
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City of Port Colborne Leadership
• City is a Community Champion
• Provide Land for future Build(s)
• Waive servicing, DC and permitting
• CIP or equivalent funds
• Connect Habitat to new Partners
Adopt a Day Program
• Opportunity for organizations to
sponsor an Adopt a Day to work at build
• Excitement of the Build
• Meet Habitat family
• Team building experience
• Give to your community
• Public recognition
• Have some FUN
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New ReStore Opening in
Fonthill
• New Home Renovation Outlet located at
2499 Hwy 20 East in Fonthill
• Opening - Apri l 2015
• 10,000 sq. ft. of donated home products
New Restore Opening in
Fonthill
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Benefits of a Restore
• Generates funds to build Habitat homes
• Green - diverts product from landfill
(over 1.5 million lbs/yr)
• Place for new/gently used home
products, overstock, product returns and
salvages
Product
Donation
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Donating Made Easy
e
• Drop off at Restore 6 days a week
• Hours of operation 9:00- 6:00
• Our Habitat Salvage crews remove kitchens
• Donations from local residences
• Excess inventory from local businesses
• Call us if unsure or ask at the Restore
Volunteering
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Thank You!!!
../Get involved
../Connect with Habitat for Humanity
Alastair Davis, CEO
[email protected]
905-641-5925
www.habitatniagara.ca
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A Fun Ride for Road !Riders in Support o·f
Big Brothers Big Sisters
of South Niagara
•
Save the Date
Sunday June 14th
50 km or 100 km with a post-ride BBQ
$100 I Rider
Start & Finish at the Wainfleet Lions Club
,
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bike Ride
FUN Ride for Road Riders in support of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southern Niagara
Date: Sunday June 14th
Ride: Group Road Ride - 1OOkm (30km/hr), 50km (20km/hr, 25km/hr) options
**Route maps will be available online closer to event day.
Start & End Location: Wain:fleet Lions Club - 12166 Lakeshore Rd. Wainfleet
Time: 1OOkm leaves @ 9 am & 50km leaves @ 1Oarn
Registration: Pre-Registrations Only, Waiver must be signed the day of the ride
Bicycle Maintenance & Support: Provided before & during the ride by Pedal Bicycle Shop
Food: Refreshments available at halfway, BBQ Lunch provided after the ride, Cash Bar
(Beer & Wine) * * Bring a Lawn Chair
Cost: $100 I Ride = $100 charitable receipt ( Pledge forms also available )
Free T-Shirt for everyone who registers by May 15, 2015
Sponsorship: Gold $500, Silver $300, Bronze $100 Please contact Larry Boggio 905 -321 -8055
Volunteers welcome - Please contact Gary Bellhouse [email protected]
or 905-651-1970
Donations to support the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bike Ride are welcome!
Links
• Pedal Bicycle Shop -http://www.pedalbicycleshop.com/
• Lion' s Club - Please to Google Maps - 12166 Lakeshore Rd. Wainfleet
Sponsored by:
• Boggio Pharmacy
• Evolution Window Films
• Urge To Purge
• Pedal Bicycle Shop
• Storage on Site
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